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Braes Family History

Braes Surname Meaning

variant of Brae with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Braes family from?

You can see how Braes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Braes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Braes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Braes families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Braes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Braes families in 1880.
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What did your Braes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Braes. 100% of Braes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Braes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Braes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 61,000 immigration records available for the last name Braes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 65 military records available for the last name Braes. For the veterans among your Braes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Braes lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Braes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Braes in 1973 was 76, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Braes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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